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Peridot and Gaspeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Peridot and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Gaspeite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Peridot and Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Peridot and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.